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Use of Activated Carbon as an Antimicrobial Agent Against Various  Pathogens for Biomedical Applications

Activated carbon (AC) has been utilized in several biomedical applications such as wound care and hemoperfusion, and in this work, experimental procedures were designed and carried out to better understand ... Read More…

  • Topic: Antimicrobial Coatings
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Novel Hydrolytically Stable Silane Additives for Improving the Performance of Waterborne Acrylic Roof Coatings

As global environmental regulations continue to tighten restrictions on coatings containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the need for hydrolytically stable additives in waterborne coatings has never been greater. Read More…

  • Topic: Additives, Architectural Coatings, Waterborne
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Fail Fast, Learn Faster

Innovation is a risky business. About 1 to 3% of new technology product ideas make it to the marketplace. Having a high tolerance for failure is not only necessary but ... Read More…

  • Topic: Inside Innovation
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Perspectives on the Continued Pursuit of Sustainable Solutions

Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability is essential for a chemicals-based company’s success. Investors, customers, and consumers expect companies to implement environmentally sustainable changes while assuming the social responsibility of managing ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings Xperience, Sustainability
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Special Report: The State of the U.S. Coatings Industry 2021

Much has happened since last year, when I last addressed the State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry in the August 2020 issue of CoatingsTech. At that time, I ... Read More…

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